
The Junkers Ju-52/3m, nicknamed "Tante Ju" and "Iron Annie," became one of aviation's most recognizable workhorses, serving as both a pioneering airliner and the Luftwaffe's primary transport aircraft during World War II. First flown on March 7, 1932, it was a high-wing tri-motor monoplane that could seat 17 passengers or carry 18 fully equipped troops. With its distinctive corrugated duralumin skin and exceptional short-field performance, the 62-foot aircraft was manufactured by Junkers and remained in production for over two decades.
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